CIDADES INTELIGENTES À LUZ DO ORDENAMENTO JURÍDICO BRASILEIRO

Abstract

This paper intends to analyze the correlation between the concept of smart cities and the legal order established in the Federal Constitution of 1988. Considering the fact that it is estimated that more than 90% of the Brazilian population will be urban by the year 2050, the search for more effective models of urban management is urgent. With the popularization of smart cities and their development around the world, there has been a discussion about the application of this concept in Brazilian territory. As a result, the Federal Government, along with other sectors of society, has elaborated a political agenda to make this a reality. Thus, in order to proceed with the analysis of the compatibility between this concept and the Brazilian legal system, the term intelligent city was examined, determining its concept and outlining its premises, operation and benefits. In addition, it was also analyzed how this concept was received in Brazil based on the study of the Brazilian Charter for Smart Cities. From there, having fixed the object of study, the legal analysis was then proceeded. A bibliographical review was conducted on the subject, in the multidisciplinary field: urban planning, environment and technology, in order to identify the legal fields of study of the smart city concept. The conclusion reached is that the development of smart cities in Brazil finds legal support in the Federal Constitution of 1988 and other legal instruments that give continuity to constitutionally established policies, considering that this model of urban management seeks to improve the quality of life of the population allied to sustainable development.